More choices... more flexibility... These terms are frequently used to describe the benefits of Alternative investments also termed as financial engineering products. But for many newcomers, the first words that may actually come to mind are ― more confusing. This topic is intended to shed light on what would be the future of investments in India? Whether Indian investors will still be investing into traditional investments like plain vanilla avenues like stocks, bonds and cash or they will change their mindset like their western counterparts for Financial Engineering Products. This Paper also gives insight about what exactly Alternative Investments are and how a sophisticated individual investor can make more out from the highly volatile market condition and many other factors. Not too complex. Not too basic. Just enough information to help you ask the right questions so you can start using these markets to your advantage.